This old-time chocolate cobbler is rich and wonderful! It’s great for potlucks and get-togethers. It’s fast, easy, and always a hit.

Rich, hot, gooey, fluffy chocolatey goodness is how I’d describe old-fashioned chocolate cobbler.

If you love molten lava cakes, then you are going to flip your wig over chocolate cobbler! Not only is it pretty much fail-proof, but it’s casual enough to serve after a weekday dinner and decadent enough for special occasions.

Ingredients

FOR THE BATTER:

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

FOR THE TOPPING:

2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups boiling water
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

How To Make Southern Chocolate Cobbler

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Place butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and put in oven. Once butter has melted, remove and set aside.
3.Stir together the 1 1/2 cups sugar, 4 tablespoons cocoa powder, flour, milk, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Spoon into baking dish over melted butter, but do not stir.
4.In a separate bowl, mix together the 2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa powder. Sprinkle over batter in pan. Pour boiling water over topping, but again do not stir.
5.Bake until top has set, 35-40 minutes. The bottom will be loose and a bit gooey.
6.Let cool 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!